An underground operative was killed during a "shootout" between his cohorts and police at Malsan village under Raninagar upazila of the district early yesterday.The dead was identified as Abdul Hakim alias Kalu, 32, regional commander of Purba Banglar Communist Party (ML-Lal Pataka).
Ever notice it's always the commies that end up dead and not a jihadist?
Acting on a tip off, a police team from Raninagar Police Station raided an area beside Baragachha-Malsan road at around 3:00am where Kalu and his accomplices were holding a meeting.
"Down on the corner, out in the street,
Kalu and the poorboys are meetin;
Bring a nickel; tap your feet."
Sensing the presence of the police team, the outlaws opened fire,
"Hark! It's da law. Let um have it, boys!"
forcing the law enforcers to retaliate.
BANG KAPOW KABLOOY!
According to police, Kalu received bullets during the gunfight while his cohorts managed to flee.
"Ouch.....rose..bud"
The outlaw was sent to Raninagar Hospital where the doctors declared him dead.
"He's dead, Jim"
Police recovered a pistol and nine bullets from the scene. Sub-Inspector Ataur Rahman of Raninagar Police station said Kalu was wanted